A r c h i v e d I n f o r m a t i o n

Program Goal: To ensure access of homeless children and youth to the same free, appropriate public education as is provided to other children and youth.

Objective
8.1 of 1:
Homeless children and youth will have greater access to a free and appropriate public education.

Indicator 8.1.1 of 2: State assessment participation: Percentage of homeless students that participate annually in the state assessments in reading and mathematics will increase.

Targets and Performance Data

Assessment of Progress

Sources and Data Quality

Percentage of homeless children and youth, grades 3-8, included in statewide assessments in reading and mathematics as reported by LEA subgrantees.

Year

Actual Performance

Performance Targets

Reading

Math

Reading

Math

2004

16

15

2005

17

16

Explanation: Baseline data were from a one-time collection from 2002. The 2002 results could not be disaggregated by subject matter. In 2004, the FY 2002 data were incorrectly reported (20%). The performance was actually 24%, aggregate figure for reading and math. Data were not collected in 2003. Beginning with 2004, data were reported disaggregated by subject matter.

Additional Source Information: The data to be collected from states are from LEAs that have subgrantees and are capable of reporting such data. However, approximately only 10% of all school districts receive subgrant funds.